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2020 consumers

Why and how consumers buy organic food

New report from The Hartman Group highlights organic consumption.
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Alyse Thompson
June 3, 2020

More than 80 percent of consumers interact with organic products in some manner, according to the “Organic and Beyond 2020” report from The Hartman Group.


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Whatchamacallit contest

Whatchamacallit asks fans to name new candy bar

Names can be submitted online, on social media through June 15.
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Alyse Thompson
June 2, 2020
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The Whatchamacallit brand is asking fans to name a new candy bar for a chance to win $5,000.


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Sweets and Snacks Expo

46 products we would’ve seen at the 2020 Sweets & Snacks Expo

2021 event set for May 24-27 at McCormick Place in Chicago.
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Alyse Thompson
May 28, 2020
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Though the global COVID-19 pandemic prompted the National Confectioners Association to cancel the 2020 Sweets & Snacks Expo, the staff of Candy Industry still wanted to give confectionery manufacturers a chance to show off the innovations they have planned for 2020 and beyond.


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Necco wafers returning to shelves this summer

Spangler Candy Co. purchased the brand, equipment in 2018.
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Alyse Thompson
May 28, 2020
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Spangler said the Necco wafer recipe has remained “essentially unchanged,” though fans may detect a richer cocoa flavor in the chocolate wafers.


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CAOBISCO calls for extended Brexit transition agreement

Association cites concern over current advancement of negotiations, COVID-19 pandemic.
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Alyse Thompson
May 22, 2020
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CAOBISCO, the association of the Chocolate, Biscuits & Confectionery Industries of Europe, is calling on authorities in the European Union and the United Kingdom to extend the Brexit transition agreement as long as necessary.


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Fruit-tella gummies

Perfetti Van Melle to launch first Fruit-tella products in the U.S.

Soft gummies will be available in the first quarter of 2021.
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Alyse Thompson
May 21, 2020
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Perfetti Van Melle USA, Inc. is launching the first soft gummy products in the U.S. under the Fruit-tella brand, which has strong roots in Europe.


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Pandemic-related changes in shopping behavior a boon for convenience stores

As stay-at-home restrictions loosen, shoppers likely to make quick trips close to home.
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Alyse Thompson
May 20, 2020

As stay-at-home restrictions loosen, new opportunities will arise for convenience retailers, Nielsen says. The research and analytics firm contends leery consumers still want to make quick trips close to home.


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Cannabis sector holds potential for confectioners willing to navigate it

Manufacturing strategies for THC and CBD confections, as well as new products offer insight and inspiration.
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Alyse Thompson
May 8, 2020
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As more states authorize adult use, cannabis confections offer the opportunity for new consumers — and consumers who haven’t used cannabis in awhile — to experience it in an easy, discreet and odor-free way.


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FONA: Premium products offer enjoyment during COVID-19 pandemic

Chocolate, bakery product launches with premium claims increase between 2017-2020.
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Alyse Thompson
May 6, 2020

With the next headline bringing worse news than the last, many consumers are seeking enjoyment in any place they can. That means they’re turning to premium products, according to insights from FONA International.


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Shoppers are trying to stay loyal to brands during the COVID-19 pandemic

More than half of consumers say purchasing a specific brand is critical.
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Alyse Thompson
April 23, 2020

In these unprecedented times, it’s comforting to stick to things you know and understand. New survey results from Toluna and Harris Interactive reveal consumers are trying to stay loyal to their favorite brands, but it may not always be possible given product shortages.


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